Make Her Mother’s Day Marvelous

Celebrating Mother’s Day as Spring fully spreads its colorful wings means you can pick from the season’s prettiest offerings and best blooms to honor the amazing women who mean so much. Gift her a fresh, lovely look with the latest finds from local shops including gorgeous outfits, dazzling jewelry, and relaxing spa days. Discover more ideas for what to do on Mother’s Day.
 

Randoons, Winnetka

Spruce Up Mom’s Style
Put some spring in Mom’s wardrobe with new threads or accessories. Relaxed, West Coast vibes at Randoon’s (Winnetka) impart a creative flair in trends like breezy tops with Boho or flutter sleeves. Hubba-Hubba (Wilmette) sports fashion finds from classic to bohemian chic in lacey, light-weight knit sweaters. Stella (Evanston) mixes up their wares with an eclectic mix of clothing, accessories, home accoutrements, and jewelry like delicate flower chain necklaces or reclaimed metal bracelets. With a penchant for contemporary apparel and accessories, Notice Accessories for Living (Evanston) will get you bonus points for gifting a plucky print top or snazzy headband. Treats from Three Twelve Tudor (Glencoe) keep her fashionably hip with an eclectic (and affordable) variety of clothing like a sunny spring jacket all cute and comfy (plus accessories, novelty gifts).
 

Apricot Lane, The Glen Town Center, Glenview

Happy Hunting in Shopping Hubs
Make a day of it and wander Westfield Old Orchard (Skokie) with shops like Anthropologie for button-down tops and Birkenstock sandals, Free People to add the leisure trends to her closet, and Bloomies, the new highly curated, ever evolving concept store - one of only three in the U.S. Enjoy a saunter through what can feel like a European village at The Glen Town Center (Glenview) where you’ll find affordable fashionista energy at Apricot Lane or a flurry of seasonal fabrics at anchor store Von Maur. Northbrook Court (Northbrook) has popular brand name stores like Neiman Marcus and Gap in addition to the sparkling gifts in signature blue boxes at Tiffany & Co., and sophisticated housewares at Crate & Barrel. At Lincolnwood Town Center (Lincolnwood), get a personalized gift like a gold necklace that says “Mama” or “Madre” from Kay Jewelers, a midi dress from Old Navy, or get crafty together at Paint ‘n Party (walk-ins welcome) would make a splash.
 

BlackSheep General Store, Glencoe

Shower Her in Uniqueness 
Find the cutest cards and goodies from BlackSheep General Store (Glencoe) where fragrant candles and cheeky housewares abound. Indulge mom's green thumb with a lush tropical beauty or a quirky succulent pal that'll have her plants looking fresh. She’ll love a bit of bling from Maze Home (Winnetka) with their unique, gorgeous décor treasures from Paris markets and beyond. Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery (Evanston) is dishing out the perfect green treats this Mother's Day. Browse the bounty of charcuterie boards, handcrafted jewelry, paintings, and more at Artsy Heart (Glenview). Unique consignment purveyor Twisted Trunk (Glenview) specializes in high-end items (pre-owned and new) from furniture to unique decorative pieces, jewelry, and accessories. And if mom's more of a bookworm, Bookends and Beginnings (Evanston) has curated all the lit titles to give her bookshelves a serious glow-up.
 

Skinflection Spa, Lincolnwood

Spoil Mom with a Self Care Day
Mamas of every generation could use some pampering. Book a session at Skinflection Spa (Lincolnwood) where she can enjoy one of their treatments like the Siganture, Fire & Ice or Hydrating facials. For deep relaxation and stress relief get her a package to Heaven Meets Earth Yoga (Evanston) where she can take classes like Restorative/Yin Yoga and Gong Bath, Mindful Vinyasa Flow and Functional Strength & Yoga. Is Pilates more her vibe? Gift her classes to The Pilates Experience (Skokie) where she can take anything from Mat to Reformer and everythign in between.
 

Saville Flowers, Evanston

How Does Her Garden Grow?
Indulge mom’s love for living things by sprucing up the florals and greenery indoors and out. You can help amp up her garden with gorgeous plants and décor from Chalet Nursery (Wilmette) not to mention their stunning home décor lines. Never underestimate how wonderful it is to give a beautiful fresh flower arrangement: North Shore florists like Morning Glory Flower Shop (Glenview), The Flower Shop in Glencoe (Glencoe), Botanik Culture (Skokie) and Saville Flowers and Gifts (Evanston) will create a fragrant gift from their floral studios.